China to expel prominent scientist Wang Xiaojun from PLA Rocket Force top body

China to expel prominent scientist Wang Xiaojun from PLA Rocket Force top body

    Wang Xiaojun led development of Long March 7 rockets used to resupply Tiangong space station and launch satellites. Decision follows regular meeting chaired by CPPCC chairman and Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Huning

A prominent Chinese rocket scientist will be expelled from China’s top advisory body after a meeting on Monday, a development that comes amid Beijing’s investigation into leaders of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force on suspicion of corruption.

Wang Xiaojun, who led the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, will be removed as a representative on the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), state broadcaster CCTV said without detailing why Wang was being removed.